This document discusses dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology. It begins with an overview of DWDM, describing how it multiplexes multiple optical carrier signals onto a single optical fiber using different laser light wavelengths. It then provides details on DWDM network architecture, including optical transponders, multiplexers/demultiplexers, optical add-drop multiplexers, optical fiber amplifiers, and the optical supervisory channel. The document also discusses optical frequency bands defined by the ITU and advantages and limitations of DWDM networks.